I've stayed in at least half a dozen different hotels in Florence. My time at Casa di Barbano was by far the most enjoyable!
As a visitor to a bi-annual trade fair ( Pitti Immagine Filati ) held at the Fortezza da Basso Convention Center, this location was incredibly convenient-- a quick 5 minute walk away. After a morning of intense meetings I could walk back "home" to the Casa for a rejuvenating nap -- the very best cure for jet lag and a major effectiveness multiplier in my afternoon meetings.
Dietary restrictions prohibit much of Florentine cuisine for me, so I was thrilled to find a restaurant just a few blocks away from the Casa - il Vegetariano -- that met my needs with style and boundless charm. One can build a custom meal-sized salad there from the freshest ingredients for 6 Euros! Tables are shared, bringing together a diverse creative neighborhood with like minds from around the world.
Casa di Barbano is family owned and operated, which provided a unique sense of welcome and support -- it was like meeting for the first time Italian relatives and being instantly absorbed into their inner circle. I have a small business and so do they, so we had excellent discussions of mutual interest. I also saw this extended family relationship working very well for parents with children, since the primary owner/manager is a working mom with young kids in local schools.
The Casa's gracious hostess, Moraq, is also an artist and native English speaker who loves music -- it was wonderful to return after a tiring day and hear the sound of opera coming from her office.
I found the Casa very quiet -- an easy place to recover from jet lag.
For anyone attending an event at the Fortezza da Basso, Casa di Barrbano should be at the top of your list of lodgings to consider. This is also true for parents of students at the University -- a very short walk away, Casa di Barbano has an air of romance -- I did see honeymooners there, who seemed quite happy!

This charming B and B with 3 rooms, bath ensuite is located within a short walk from the train station and bus stops.

We felt welcome and secure in this cozy establishment. Even though we had only 2 nights, Moraq arranged a reservation number with both Uffizi and L'Academie, so we could skip the long queue and pay and go in directly. This extra touch was so appreciated, because it both maximized our short stay, and avoided the online middle-man extra fees. THANK YOU Moraq!

Breakfast is brought to your room at the time you wish, and a mini-fridge is there as well. My old eyes could have used a brighter light in the room, but the room is spacious and the bed very comfortable.

She also gave great tips and advice. What a great location in a walkable city!

I would stay here again and recommend to all.

Very nice bed and breakfast place,low budget,very friendy and all attractions are very close on foot.Best suggestion for someone who prefers less money but great service and attitude.Rooms clean and tidy and owner an Italian lovely lady.

We chanced upon Casa Di Barbano from tripadvisor and 2 nights on, we never regretted our decision to stay with our wonderful hosts.

Coming out of Florence SMN Railway Station, Casa was about 10 minutes walk along the atmospheric Via Nationale where heaps of nice eateries, gelatos and a well-stocked supermarket were located.

Upom arrival at the B&B, we were warmly greeted by our friendly host where she proceeded to hand us a map and highlighted the many sights in Florence with great details (Very much appreciated!)

We took a triple room number 2 that was spacious enough for 3 of us. The room and the bathroom were very tastefully decorated with European furnishings. They were well-maintained and our beds very comfortable. A delicious breakfast comprised of crossiants, biscuits and aromatic coffee was served at the comfort of our own room every morning.

Our hosts were always available to meet our special needs such as requesting for salts to cure our sore throats and having more cutleries and coffee refills. They were also a good source of travel information which we appreciated while touring the city. All these were provided with plenty of smiles and a willingness to serve.

All in all, we had a wonderful stay at Casa Di Barbano during our brief stopover in the city. Florence was a nice city and Casa Di Barbano certainly enhanced our overall travel experience. Thanks for everything.

Roy